Crime
Nov. 13, 2024 10:37 p.m.
LAPD officers form a line in Dickson Plaza during the Palestine solidarity encampment in the spring. A new report found that LAPD lacked coordination and resources in their activity during the encampment. (Myka Fromm/Daily Bruin senior staff)
This post was updated Nov. 14 at 11:31 p.m.
A draft LAPD report Nov. 5 found policing agencies failed to coordinate in response to the UCLA Palestine solidarity encampment.
By Gabby Jamall
A Closer Look
Nov. 4, 2024 2:51 a.m.By Special To The Daily Bruin
Los Angeles
Oct. 31, 2024 11:09 p.m.Measures US, LL propose funding, redistrict changes for LA Unified School District
Westwood residents will vote on two referenda impacting the Los Angeles Unified School Board in November’s election.
One of the initiatives – Measure US – would authorize a $9 billion bond to fund technology, repair and construction projects, with the bond being repaid by a tax on homeowners.
By Dylan Winward
Los Angeles
Oct. 29, 2024 10:10 a.m.Measure ll plans to clarify existing administration policies, cut outdated rules
This post was updated Nov. 3 at 11:58 p.m.
Voters will get to vote on changes to city administration in November.
If passed, Measure II will make adjustments to the Los Angeles City Charter to codify administration policies set by the city, including the powers of airport commissioners to set fees and for city-owned venues to sell merchandise.
By Dylan Winward
Los Angeles
Oct. 24, 2024 6:39 p.m.Measure HH seeks accountability reform, local representation in LA City Council
This post was updated Oct. 24 at 11:47 p.m.
When Bruins head to the polls this November, they will vote on reforms for city accountability.
Measure HH lets voters choose to amend the city charter to give more investigative powers to city officials.
By Dylan Winward
A Closer Look
June 4, 2024 8:24 p.m.Los Angeles City Council requests report on LAPD action at UCLA, USC encampments
This post was updated June 5 at 11:29 p.m.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously passed a motion Tuesday requesting a report from LAPD and the LA County Office of Inspector General regarding LAPD’s decisions during Palestine solidarity encampments at UCLA and the University of Southern California.
By Gabrielle Gillette
Los Angeles City Council
May 30, 2024 8:56 p.m.Marqueece Harris-Dawson confirmed as LA City Council’s next president
The Los Angeles City Council confirmed President Pro Tempore Marqueece Harris-Dawson as the council’s next president Tuesday.
Last week, Councilmembers Katy Yaroslavsky – who represents Westwood – and Heather Hutt nominated Harris-Dawson, who represents District 8 and chairs the city’s Planning and Land Use Management Committee.
By Sharla Steinman
Los Angeles
March 4, 2024 6:33 p.m.Supporters, opponents of Measure HLA discuss its focus on improving street safety
This post was updated March 5 at 1:22 a.m
Angelenos have the opportunity to vote Tuesday on a measure that would require Los Angeles to redesign its streets, with the aim of making them safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.
By Alexandra Crosnoe and Gabrielle Gillette
Los Angeles City Council
Dec. 6, 2023 6:26 p.m.Independent redistricting commission plan unanimously approved by LA City Council
This post was updated Dec. 6 at 11:55 p.m.
The Los Angeles City Council unanimously approved a proposal Nov. 29 that, if approved by voters in 2024, will allow an independent redistricting commission to redraw council districts for future elections.
By Sharla Steinman
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